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David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Nick Tran ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Zakai Kreiner ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25 play League of Legends in competition
Press Start: City High Starts E-Sports Team
April 23, 2025
Brody Clarke '25 performs a song in the Urinetown musical
Urinetown Prepares for Opening Night
April 22, 2025
Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.
The Seniors of Urinetown
April 21, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
April 24, 2025
Jackson Lindsey '25 looks up the field before serving in a free kick
City vs West Boys Soccer Preview
April 24, 2025
Taylor Salinas '27 clashes with an Xavier defender for the ball. The physical play resulted in a yellow card.
Boys Soccer Wins Fourth Straight vs. Xavier
April 23, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Girls Tennis Rundown with Undefeated Special Guest Sydney Geisen
April 24, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
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An excerpt of Wright’s poem ‘Race’

Saphyre Wright Brings Poetry to City

Esther Puderbaugh, Executive Editor and Website Editor
May 22, 2024
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[Photo] LH Teacher Appreciation 2024

LH Staff
May 6, 2024
Tai Caputo ‘25 is a Feature and Opinion Co-Editor for The Little Hawk

BREAKING NEWS: LH Editor Brings Home Writer of the Year Awards at IHSPA Spring Contest

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 1, 2024
Leman dances as she sings in the rain with Deleeuw

PHOTO STORY: Drama Puts on ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
April 22, 2024
The Junior Team poses with their second place trophy in the Iowa Supreme Court Chambers. Photo courtesy of Liz Matel

City Mock Trial Takes Home Runner-Up Trophy at State Competition

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
April 8, 2024
Tallman poses outside of the dance building at the University of Arizona where she will attend college. Photo courtesy of Lila Tallman

PERFORMER PROFILE: Lila Tallman

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
February 13, 2024
Mara Maas ‘23, Avery Provorse ‘24, and Mary Cate Pugh ‘23 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in last spring’s musical, ‘Mamma Mia’

[Photo] ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Begins

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 8, 2024

[Video] STUDENT INTERVIEWS: Juan Rosado

Ethan Lalumiere and Esther Puderbaugh
February 5, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: City Students to Join High Schools Across Iowa in Walkouts for Gun Reform

BREAKING NEWS: City Students to Join High Schools Across Iowa in Walkouts for Gun Reform

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
January 7, 2024
Members of Concert Choir sing on Choral Collage Concert in collaboration with choirs from West and Liberty High, as well as University of Iowa choirs at Voxman Music Building

City Choirs to Hold Biennial Masterworks Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
December 19, 2023
What to Read Over Break: Winter Break Book Recommendations

What to Read Over Break: Winter Break Book Recommendations

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
December 19, 2023
Little Hawk sports columnists Jack Rogers and Rito Perez

[Photo] College Football Playoff Predictions

Jack Rogers and Rito Perez
December 18, 2023
Avery Provorse ‘24 smiles during the 4th Ave Show

PHOTO STORY: Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Perform at Annual Winter Show

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 18, 2023
Symphony Band members smile during applause

PHOTO STORY: City Concert Bands Take the Stage for First Performance of the Year

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 14, 2023
Nate Malone, Willow Schultz, Lucas Iverson, and Naomi Downing-Sherer are 2023’s Music Freshmen to Watch

Music Freshmen to Watch

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, Social Media Co-Editor
December 14, 2023
Lili Moessner, Grace Kirschling, Catalina Armstrong, and Diego Loria-Eivins ‘24 smile with chai tea sugar cookies

LH Recipe: Chai Tea Sugar Cookies

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
December 12, 2023
Student-made prints on display during the art show

PHOTO STORY: Art Department Hosts End-of-Trimester Art Showcase

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
November 27, 2023
Emi Edwards played by Yomi Hemley ‘25 beats up DJ MC played by Brody Clarke ‘25 in the fall play, ‘Begets’

PHOTO STORY: Fall Play Opening Week

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
November 9, 2023
LH Album Review: Snow Angel

LH Album Review: Snow Angel

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
November 8, 2023
Day in the Life of a City High Drum Major

Day in the Life of a City High Drum Major

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
October 26, 2023
On October 10, City’s Concert Choir joined choirs from the other Iowa City high schools as well as choirs from the University of Iowa for their annual Collage Concert

PHOTO STORY: Concert Choir Performs on Collage Concert at the University of Iowa

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
October 11, 2023
Brody Clarke ‘25 and Molly Savage ‘25 run through a scene from the beginning Begets

Fall Play to Open November 3

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
September 27, 2023
Students take a bow after SMAC’s Spring Showcase last spring

SMAC to Hold Auditions for Student-Led Winter Play

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
September 21, 2023
Band members take the field at the Battle for the Boot

PHOTO STORY: City Marching Band Takes the Field at the Battle for the Boot

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
September 20, 2023

Good Morning City High

Grace Kirschling and Esther Puderbaugh
September 15, 2023
McKay, Kenyon, and Owens conduct at the first game of the year

New City Drum Majors March On

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
September 5, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo '25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestra's set

City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Meyer

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Meyer

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 10, 2023
2023's Met Gala: What Should Have Been

2023’s Met Gala: What Should Have Been

Wisdom Konu and Esther Puderbaugh
April 25, 2023
Jazz Ensemble trumpets play at the annual Jazz Showcase

PHOTO STORY: City Jazz Bands Perform in Annual Jazz Showcase

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 20, 2023
2023's prom tickets

[Photo] City’s 2023 Prom Theme: Midnight Rose Garden

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Culture Co-Editor
April 19, 2023
Mary Cate Pugh '23, Mara Maas '23, and Avery Provorse '24 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in Mamma Mia, the spring musical

PHOTO STORY: Mamma Mia Enters Tech Week

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 19, 2023
Concert Choir performs their first piece of the night conducted by guest director Timothy Brown at the annual Cathedral Choir Concert

Renowned Choral Conductor Timothy Brown Makes Second Visit to City Choirs

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 17, 2023
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[Photo] Estelle Hartz

April 14, 2023
Cast members of the spring musical, Mamma Mia, perform at the spring pep rally

PHOTO STORY: Spring Pep Rally

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 14, 2023
Members of Männerchor clap their hands during their second piece of the night at the annual Choir Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Host Annual Cathedral Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 13, 2023
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd

LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
April 5, 2023
Band, orchestra, and choir students travelled to England over spring break

PHOTO STORY: Music Department Trip to England

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
March 30, 2023
Jury performs as Edward Bloom in City's award-winning production of Big Fish the Musical

Whit Jury: A New Stage

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
March 10, 2023
Last weekend, members of City's Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Photo courtesy of Adam Zeithamel

City Cellist Accepted Into Elite Youth Orchestra

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 22, 2023
Students have already begun preparing for this spring's musical

Mamma Mia Cast List Announced

Catalina Armstrong and Esther Puderbaugh
February 22, 2023
Period Poverty at City

Period Poverty at City

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 14, 2023
STAFF EDITORIAL: The Distorted Reality of College Admissions

STAFF EDITORIAL: The Distorted Reality of College Admissions

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 14, 2023
Adrian Bostian '23 after performing the 2nd movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony

City Orchestras Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
February 2, 2023
Students perform in the Winter band concert

20 Band Students Accepted to University Honor Bands

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
January 19, 2023
Avery Provorse '24 sings a solo at the beginning of 4th Ave's show

Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Kick Off Their Seasons at Winter Show

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
January 11, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
Esther Puderbaugh

Winter Break Reads

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 21, 2022
Esther Puderbaugh

Recognizing Swift

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
October 28, 2022
Darby holds a prop-in-progress for 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

Director Profile: Lauren Darby

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
October 28, 2022
Liv Leman '25 poses next to the list of accepted bass clarinets

30 City High Students Accepted Into All-State Ensembles

Tai Caputo and Esther Puderbaugh
October 25, 2022
City High Students Prepare for All-State Auditions

City High Students Prepare for All-State Auditions

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
October 14, 2022
Results from a Little Hawk poll of the student body

[Photo] City High’s New Detention System Meets Mixed Reactions From Students

Isabella Young, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Mia Driscoll '23 laughs after a big splash of red paint coats her face.

Class of 2023 Splashes into their Senior Year

Hattie Conover, Megan Swartzendruber, and Esther Puderbaugh
September 15, 2022
Mettemeyer at her desk in the music office

New Staff Profile: Jenni Mettemeyer

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
September 14, 2022
Opstad Auditorium

Prequel to Peter Pan to Hit the Stage at City This Fall

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
August 26, 2022
Members of marching band play the fight song at the pep rally

Marching Band Prepares to Take the Field at Kinnick Stadium for the Clash at Kinnick

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
August 25, 2022
Rachel Marsh '22 and Whit Jury '23 perform a scene in 'Big Fish'

Drama Seniors Take A Final Bow With ‘Big Fish’

Esther Puderbaugh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2022
Esther and Sra. Eivins

Teacher Appreciation: Sra. Eivins Makes Learning Spanish A Breeze

Esther Puderbaugh, Reporter
May 2, 2022
Liv Leman gets out her bass clarinet, which she is playing in the pit orchestra.

Pit Orchestra Forms to Play Music for Big Fish

Esther Puderbaugh, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Actors in "Noises Off!" pose for a picture.

[Photo] “Noises Off!” Cast and Crew Prepare for Upcoming Shows

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
October 27, 2021
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